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Large cap directors have been busy buying into post-earnings weakness. Notably insiders from Graincorp, Whitehaven Coal and more.

The share price reaction certainly suggests investors are happier with this result than the other two.

Depressed commodity prices and rising costs are taking their toll at South32 but commodities is a sector where being contrarian can pay off.

The conglomerate delivered a predictably positive set of results, with its exposure to the softer battery metals market a rare weakness.

Telstra trimmed its full-year earnings due to a weak performance from its enterprise business. But there's still plenty to be positive about

Whitehaven's earnings are down massively. But its recent acquisition of two BHP coal mines should add some muscle over the medium term.

Today's share price action certainly would suggest so.

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With data from the last 16 reporting seasons, we take a closer look at how companies have performed post-results.

2023 was the year of upended market expectations. Will the same happen in 2024?